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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 176 total for the year
Median mileage
25,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,100 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message Propulsion Power Reduced - Service Soon was displayed, and check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon investigation, it was discovered that the power output was limited. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact was then informed that the battery replacement was on an indefinite backorder. …”

NHTSA complaint #11663413, filed 2025-05, 25,100 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202011%

Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Electrical system
95 complaints
Fuel system
31 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Lane departure
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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